Domenico Dragonetti

Twelve Waltzes for Double Bass Solo

We have uncovered a true delight for double bass players: a collection of twelve stylized waltzes by Beethoven’s contemporary Domenico Dragonetti. The “Paganini of the double bass” grew up in Venice, but moved to London as an adult. It is there that he probably wrote the twelve waltzes. They are quite likely the earliest surviving works for double bass solo. These charming pieces have until now not been published in their entirety. Despite their virtuosic impression, the technical hurdles can be comfortably mastered; the pieces are therefore not only suited for the concert hall but are also perfect encores. Our quality Urtext edition, is thus able to fill a true gap in the repertoire.

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I would suggest the Henle edition takes us closer to the autographed copies left by Dragonetti so will be preferred by those who like to make their own editorial decisions when it comes to performance.[News & Views, 2008]

This excellent edition continues the same scholarly approach and quality printing that is found in an earlier Glöckler/Verlag release of Karl Ditters von Dittersdorf Kontrabasskonzert E-dur. … As with any Glöckler/G. Henle Verlag collaboration, past or future, this edition is a winner. The bass community anxiously awaits their next publication.[Bass World, 2008]

With their rythmic drive and intricacies of bowing, they are achievable by an advanced high school student and attractive enough for a professional recital. Although the works were already available...

This edition is valuable for its transparency of editing and clarity of presentation: one sees a text that is very close to what Dragonetti wrote and can largely verify, in the editorial notes, changes that were made. This edition continues the major contribution that Glöckler and Henle are making to classic double bass repertoire.[American String Teacher, 2008]